The Flip House Exterior Makeover Reveal | Before & After

May 30, 2019 140 Comments

I must admit, as much as I’ve been looking forward to sharing this reveal, I’m feeling equal parts nervous and excited! It’s not because I’m disappointed with the outcome, in fact I’m quite the opposite, though I am wary of disappointing you guys. You see, I knew from the start that translating the success of...…READ MORE

The Flip House | Entry Reveal

May 15, 2019 63 Comments

It was always my intention to finish and share the flip house facade first, though it appears this little entry has snuck in. Kinda makes sense given it’s about one zillionth the size of the exterior! With good bones and a neutral palette the plan here was simple…strip it down then dress it up! I...…READ MORE

Quick & Easy Spray Paint Update

February 18, 2019 27 Comments

It’s not always easy to see the potential in things. Take this incongruous collection of second-hand planters I was gifted… At first glance it’s not the most attractive assembly of items, is it? I mean, if you were looking to create a pretty co-ordinated cluster of pots, this renegade group wouldn’t even turn your head,...…READ MORE

$100 Kitchen Makeover Reveal

February 12, 2019 88 Comments

I must admit, when I posted about this impromptu room refresh last week and received lots of excited “Can’t wait to see!” messages, I felt a little worried. Aside from the fact the budget was just meager, the room itself was quite nice and neutral to begin with. This meant there was no call for...…READ MORE

Vintage-Style Mini Drawer Hack with Latch Handles

January 3, 2019 15 Comments

I hope you all had a lovely time over Christmas and New Year! Our days were filled with rollicking children, too much food, lazy mornings, too much champagne, and lots of laughter with friends and family. Getting back into the swing of things today by posting details of this simple IKEA hack I recently shared...…READ MORE

Upcycling Everyday Items Into Christmas Decor

December 17, 2018 33 Comments

I know that seasonal and holiday decorating is essentially the inherent duty of any home blogger, though as I’ve admitted several times in the past, it’s just not my thing – even when it comes to the mighty crescendo that is Christmas. It’s not that I don’t adore the look and feel of Christmas decor,...…READ MORE

Boy’s Tiny Lodge Style Bedroom Reveal!

November 28, 2018 64 Comments

I never thought I’d be able to create another kid’s space I’d love quite so much as my daughter’s bedroom…but I may have done just that. In fact, I might even love it more! From the start I was excited about the rustic-earthy-vintage-collected-lodgey feel I was hoping to encompass in this space. I love moody...…READ MORE

A Simple Desk Makeover

November 14, 2018 21 Comments

You know that old saying, “Too much of a good thing is never a good thing.” Well, aside from the fact they forgot to exclude wine…and pistachios…and Friday nights, it’s pretty sound advice, and perfectly apt in the case of this cute little desk. As good as its original pine finish was, when teamed with...…READ MORE

An Impromptu Front Entrance Makeover

October 31, 2018 47 Comments

I’d walked through my brother’s front door dozens of times before though for some reason, one day a few weeks back, it made me pause… …and kind of burned my eyes. I know he’s not alone in having an ugly dated facade along with no real budget and limited aptitude to undertake a complete overhaul....…READ MORE

Trash to Treasure Vases…using Old Food Jars & Vintage Handbag Straps!

September 19, 2018 24 Comments

Who woulda thought an instant coffee jar wearing a belt could look so cute? Not me, if I’m honest. This was one of those experimental projects which could have gone one of two ways…epic fail or surprising success. Thankfully, it appears to have been the latter!   STEP 1  |  CLEAN JARS Of course, the...…READ MORE